Supposedly, he can't go back, because of 7.01. However, that rule does stipulate, "and the pitcher assumes the pitching position," as if to say that the runner can't merely start running back because the pitcher is ready to play. If the pitcher actually does try to appeal and throws the ball away, maybe the runner can return. Never thought of that one.
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